Also at the annual meeting, shareholders: (1) ratified the
appointment
of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting
firm for fiscal 2009, (2) approved the adoption of the 2008 Incentive
Stock Plan of Myers Industries, Inc., and (3) approved the adoption
of
an amendment to the Amended and Restated Code of Regulations of Myers
Industries, Inc.

President and Chief Executive Officer John C. Orr said, “Despite the
challenging economic conditions, our actions and operating strategies
are clearly focused on fueling sustainable growth in our markets and
value for all shareholders. I believe that the election of our board
and
the proposals approved by our shareholders at the annual meeting
today
are a critical step in furtherance of the Company’s goals.”